This site is hosted on the BCRC server "snapper". It provides services in support of the BCRC, Life Science courses, and the teaching labs in Morrill Science Center. Most of the pages *about* the BCRC are now part of the Biology Department pages about the BCRC, including our list of resources and documentation.

For printing in the BCRC, there are the print release pages. If you're in the ISB, you need the print release on wahoo. If you're working in the ISB, you'll get redirected there automatically, if you try to connect the print release system on snapper.

Come to the Biology Rejuvenation Station for refreshments: Morrill III South Room 215
Friday, December 16th thru Wednesday, December 21st
Take a break from studying and pick up a snack and a cup of coffee.
Coffee available all day! 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Bagels, muffins and coffee cake delivered at 8:15 until they run out!
Pizza delivered at 12:00 first come first serve.
Let us help you get through finals!!

We've recently installed Visual SFM a GUI application for 3D reconstruction using structure from motion (SFM). It's an application that can create 3-D models from a group of overlapping photographs. To run it, start X-Windows and type "VisualSFM &" at the command prompt.

Just In Time For Christmas! Our own Craig Slater with Makers at Amherst Media and the Biology Computer Resource Center invite you join us on Friday, December 12 to build your own HOME THEATER MEDIA SERVER using Raspberry Pi. You will purchase your own parts (~$125), bring them to the workshop, and we will assemble them together! Space is limited! Register today!

It's not much to look at now, but in August 2014, this space will have been transformed into the new BCRC. Demolition of the old space is currently underway and a new BCRC is being built in Morrill III.

As you wrap up classes and take exams, don't forget to say goodbye to our old space: It's been our home for 20 years.

Good luck with final exams and best wishes for safe and productive summer!

On Friday, January 17, we will hold a public presentation about Maker culture with an introduction about Arduinos. People who have signed up for the weekend workshop will participate in an ice-breaker to meet everyone and are encouraged to bring a computer they want to use for the weekend to make sure the software is installed and they can connect to an Arduino.

On Saturday, January 18, participants will return for a day of structured practice learning to use the Arduino. In the morning, an activity to introduce wiring and programming. In the afternoon, learning to use the arduino to accept input and collect data from the environment.

On Sunday, January 19, participants that want to build something independently with their Arduino can bring their components in and work with the support of the workshop staff. There will be no structured activities, but there will plenty of opportunities to try things, share, and see what others are doing.

Participants that register in advance will receive an Arduino and the necessary components to participate in the structured activities on Saturday. Participants on Sunday should pre-order the necessary components (from a vendor such as Newark/Element 14 or Ada Fruit) and have them in hand by the date of the workshop.

This event is particularly aimed at adults, young-adults, and self-motivated teens. For younger teens, especially, a parent might seriously consider also participating.

If you would like to be notified when registration opens, please complete the form below.

March 1st is known as Derpy Day. You may be curious about what Derpy Day is, and why all the BCRC computer screens currently have a picture of a pony. Here's a little background on what today is all about:

Derpy Day is named after Derpy Hooves.

Derpy Hooves is a Pegasus pony from the show 'My Little Pony'

Derpy Day celebrates indiscriminate friendships.

A few simple and fun rules on how to celebrate Derpy Day are-
1) You must eat a muffin
2) You must write someone a letter
3) You must take a goofy picture of yourself cross-eyed